Senior AI Systems Engineer - Real-Time Defense

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 145,200 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Work-life balance options

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA seeks a highly motivated Staff Engineer/Scientist to contribute to advanced decision support systems for national security. Responsibilities include developing complex systems and collaborating on cutting-edge AI technologies.

Ideal candidates will have a doctorate in a relevant field or a master’s with experience. The role offers a competitive salary range of $145,200 - $220,000, and exceptional benefits including health plans, retirement, and academic programs.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s degree with relevant experience.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply technical knowledge.
• Proficient in two or more high-level prototyping software languages.
• Experience leading a technical team and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement complex system architectures.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on advanced technologies.
• Conduct research on defense systems and real-time situational awareness.

Skills

Ability to learn new technical areas

Ability to present technical concepts

Proficient in high-level prototyping languages

Ability to develop and test algorithms

Experience leading a technical team

Prioritizing multiple projects

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Doctorate or equivalent in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Python

Java

Julia

Matlab

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA seeks a highly motivated Staff Engineer/Scientist to contribute to advanced decision support systems for national security. Responsibilities include developing complex systems and collaborating on cutting-edge AI technologies.

Ideal candidates will have a doctorate in a relevant field or a master’s with experience. The role offers a competitive salary range of $145,200 - $220,000, and exceptional benefits including health plans, retirement, and academic programs.